Ferry between Cádiz and La Palma

The price of the ferry from Cádiz to La Palma varies depending on the date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during booking.

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The travel date and season.
• Demand and availability.
• The accommodation selected.
• Whether you are travelling with a car, motorbike or another vehicle.

If you are a resident of the Canary Islands, you may be eligible for the 75% resident discount on maritime transport, provided you meet the applicable requirements.

Check the current price by selecting the date and details of your journey during the booking process.

The ferry journey from Cádiz to La Palma takes approximately 47 hours and 30 minutes to reach Santa Cruz de La Palma.

The total journey time includes the connection in Tenerife, where you need to change vessel and travel from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the port of Los Cristianos before continuing to La Palma.

The duration may vary depending on the scheduled departure, so we recommend always checking the latest itinerary before travelling.

The connection between Cádiz and La Palma currently has one weekly departure:

• Departure day: Saturday.
• Frequency: 1 weekly departure.

Timetables and schedules may vary, so we recommend checking the departures available for your travel date before booking.

No. The journey from Cádiz to La Palma requires a connection in Tenerife and is made in two stages:

• First stage: Cádiz – Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Connection in Tenerife: you need to change vessel and travel from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos.
• Second stage: Los Cristianos – Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Always check the instructions included in your booking so that you can organise the connection between the two Tenerife ports correctly.

The journey to La Palma starts at the Port of Cádiz Bay and ends at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

A connection in Tenerife is required during the journey: the first ferry arrives in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the second stage to La Palma departs from Los Cristianos.

Yes. You can travel from mainland Spain to La Palma by ferry, departing from Cádiz and reaching Santa Cruz de La Palma via a connection in Tenerife.

This option allows you to organise a long-distance journey to the Canary Islands and can be particularly practical if you want to travel with:

• Your own vehicle.
• More luggage for a longer stay.
• Your pet, depending on the options available.

Before booking, pay particular attention to the conditions for the connection between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos.

Yes. You can book the journey from Cádiz to La Palma with your vehicle, subject to availability on the selected departure.

During booking, you can add different types of vehicle, such as:

• Car.
• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome, subject to availability.

As this journey involves a connection and a change of port in Tenerife, check the specific instructions in your booking for travelling with a vehicle between the two stages.

You can also check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

The accommodation available differs between the different stages of the journey from Cádiz to La Palma.

• Cádiz – Tenerife: as this is a long-distance crossing, different types of seats and cabins may be booked, subject to availability.
• Los Cristianos – La Palma: the accommodation options depend on the fast ferry assigned to the departure.

Before booking, check the accommodation available on Baleària Canarias ferries to see the different options for seats, upper-deck areas and cabins.

The specific availability for each stage will be shown during the booking process.

Yes. You can travel with a pet from Cádiz to La Palma by ferry. You must include your pet during the booking process and check the options available for pets on each stage of the journey.

Before boarding:

• Check that your pet is properly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet accommodation available on each vessel.

On the Baleària Canarias travel with pets page, you can find out about the options and services available for travelling with your pet.

Also check the documentation required to travel with a pet.

To travel from Cádiz to La Palma, you should arrive at the port with enough time to complete the access and boarding procedures before departure.

As this journey includes a connection in Tenerife, you should also pay attention to the instructions and timings given for continuing from Los Cristianos to La Palma.

Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and review the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.

After travelling by ferry from Cádiz, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of La Palma's highlights:

• Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
• Roque de los Muchachos.
• The forests and trails of Los Tilos.
• The volcanic landscapes of Fuencaliente.
• Santa Cruz de La Palma and the island's villages.

If you want to plan your stay and learn more about the destination, see Baleària Canarias' La Palma destination page.

You can check online the location, contact details and current opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices relevant to the Cádiz–La Palma route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias office in Cádiz before your departure.
• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma for opening hours in Santa Cruz de La Palma.